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Canada’s population is getting older – nearly one in five Canadians is over the age of 65, according to Statistics Canada – and it’s changing the way that families are thinking about the future.

From coast to coast, families of all shapes and sizes are navigating the complicated, onerous and emotionally fraught task of planning for aging.

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Some are contemplating retirement and looking to downsize in their old age, others are juggling their work with caregiving, and others are stuck in tense situations on what to do with an aging family member. These aren’t easy questions or situations to manage, but many Canadians have found ways to make it work.

On Friday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. ET, generations reporter Ann Hui, time use reporter Zosia Bielski and retirement reporter Meera Raman will be answering reader questions on how Canadians are planning for aging families and navigating the emotional and financial changes.

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What’s the best way to plan for your own later years? How do you talk to your family about an aging loved one? What are the financial considerations? Submit your questions now.